Mashed Turnips and Potatoes

Name: Mashed Turnips and Potatoes
Ingredients: 5 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 1/2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 cups milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature; Salt and freshly ground pepper

6 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

5 pounds turnips, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 1/2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 sticks (1/2 pound) unsalted butter, at room temperature
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

In a large pot, cover the turnips and potatoes with cold water and boil over high heat until the potatoes are tender and the turnips are almost tender, about 20 minutes.
2

Drain well.
3

Return the turnips and potatoes to the pot and shake over high heat to dry them out.
4

In a medium saucepan, warm the milk and cream over low heat; set aside.
5

In a large bowl, mash the potatoes and turnips well but leave some lumps.
6

Mix in the warmed milk and cream and the butter.
7

Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.